Operations Research Analysts Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $66,440 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.94
10th percentile $49,560
90th percentile $111,790
Employed locally 60
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,560
    25th
    $61,630
    50th (median)
    $66,440
    75th
    $83,240
    90th
    $111,790

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 111% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operations Research Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Lexington Park, MD $135,390
    Peoria, IL $134,500
    Colorado Springs, CO $133,720
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $127,030

    Nearby metros — Operations Research Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $102,140
    Midland, TX $100,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,900
    Killeen-Temple, TX $86,940
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,990
    Waco, TX $83,090

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,610
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,660
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,110
    Computer Occupations, All Other $84,500
    Computer Systems Analysts $78,920
    Computer Network Support Specialists $55,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in College Station, TX is $31.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in College Station, TX is 27.2% below the national median of $91,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operations Research Analysts in College Station?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $49,560 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,630.